by - March 28, 2018 9:19 am
Tyson Foods looking to divest pizza crust business
In its effort to focus on protein, Tyson Foods said Tuesday (March 27) it plans to sell its pizza crust business, which is part of its prepared foods division. “We’re…
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by - March 27, 2018 4:50 pm
Arkansas Children’s, Jefferson Regional to bring nursery alliance to south Arkansas
Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) announced Tuesday (March 27) that it is joining the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Nursery Alliance in a move that will directly coordinate care between neonatologists…
by - March 27, 2018 3:43 pm
ATA driver pay survey shows carriers reacting to driver shortage
The median salary for a truckload driver working a national, irregular route rose 15% to $53,000 in 2017, from 2013, as rising freight demand has increased competition for drivers, according…
by - March 27, 2018 1:38 pm
New ‘profile’ shows Arkansas agri sector includes about 43,000 farms
Agriculture is Arkansas’ biggest industry and and its economic impacts in 2017 topped $21 billion, according to the University of Arkansas. The last time impact was determined was in 2014,…
by - March 27, 2018 1:22 pm
Walmart taps Tesco exec to head Jet.com
Simon Belsham, a retail industry veteran who has spent the past seven years at British grocer Tesco, was named president of Jet.com this week. He replaces Liza Landsman, who is…
by - March 27, 2018 11:39 am
State labor department recognizes Rockline Industries plant in Springdale for safety milestone
The Arkansas Department of Labor has recognized Wisconsion-based Rockline Industries’ plant in Springdale for achieving nine million safe work hours without a lost time accident (LTA). The milestone has achieved…
by - March 27, 2018 11:30 am
LNG exports more than triple in 2017
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) increased 288% to 1.94 billion cubic feet per day in 2017, from 0.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2016, according to the…
by - March 27, 2018 11:04 am
Walmart briefs: Walmart tests CarSaver and pet services, expands pickup towers
Walmart Inc. continues to test technology innovations and services in a sampling of its stores around the country. Recently the retail giant announced initiatives that will bring new services to…
by - March 27, 2018 9:58 am
Vacancy rate for commercial real estate declines, rises for multifamily and retail
The overall vacancy rate for commercial real estate fell to 9.7% in the second half of 2017, from 10% in the first half of the year in Northwest Arkansas, as…
by - March 27, 2018 9:29 am
Meet Jan Morgan, GOP candidate for Arkansas governor
Jan Morgan jumped into the Arkansas governor’s race on New Year’s Eve and threatened to be a disruptive force in the GOP primary. For incumbent Gov. Asa Hutchinson, she’s had…
by - March 27, 2018 8:56 am
Walton Family Foundation hires general counsel, people director
The Walton Family Foundation (WFF) has hired Lisa Montez as general counsel and Frances Woodard as people director. Both positions are new for the Bentonville-based organization. “The Walton Family Foundation…
by - March 26, 2018 3:31 pm
Kendall Riggins back on top of NWABJ Top 100 list
Northwest Arkansas’ residential real estate market topped the $2 billion mark in 2017, and the region’s most sought-after Realtors are reaping the benefits. At the top of the list is…
by - March 26, 2018 3:08 pm
Tax bill loophole amended to help business connected to farming
A loophole in the recently passed tax bill that would have incentivised farmers to sell agriculture products to cooperatives instead of other types of businesses has been amended. The “section…
by - March 26, 2018 12:43 pm
Washington Regional contracts with Streamline Health Solutions to boost revenue
Washington Regional Medical Center announced a partnership with Streamline Health Solutions to help manage its operations via a new cloud-based automated pre-bill coding analysis technology system dubbed Streamline Health eValuator….
by - March 26, 2018 12:40 pm
Mercy clinic in Bentonville to open after blessing, ribbon cutting Tuesday
Mercy will open a 14,000-square-foot clinic on Wednesday (March 28) after a blessing 10 a.m. Tuesday (March 27) at 4100 S.W. I St. in Bentonville. The $7.7 million Mercy Clinic…
by - March 24, 2018 10:47 am
Hot Springs manufacturer receives supplier award from Lockheed Martin
Triumph Fabrications out of Hot Springs, part of Pennsylvania-based Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE: TGI), has been recognized by Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) for exceptional supplier performance in…
by - March 24, 2018 10:45 am
More manufacturing jobs are being posted
More than 427,000 manufacturing jobs were up for grabs as of January, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The number represents a spike from the 374,000…
by - March 24, 2018 10:44 am
Tariffs credited for expected return of nearly 3,000 steel industry jobs
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) announced nearly 3,000 steel industry jobs are coming thanks to anticipated steel and aluminum tariffs as members of President Donald Trump’s administration head into…
by - March 23, 2018 7:31 pm
Arkansas Attorney General appeals Circuit Court ruling that halted medical marijuana process
A March 21 ruling by Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Wendell Griffen that essentially halted the implementation of medical marijuana use in Arkansas has been appealed to the Arkansas Supreme…
by - March 23, 2018 1:57 pm
Walton Family Foundation, Terra Foundation partner with Smarthistory on American history and art initiative
The Walton Family Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art will partner with New York-based nonprofit Smarthistory to increase access to and understanding of American history and art. With…